Buying a flipped property can mean finding your dream house … or it can be a nightmare. A home inspection reveals if a flip has been done well or if shoddy work could put your family at risk. House flipping, in which buyers purchase a home, make improvements and then hope to sell quickly for […]
Read MoreThe home inspector has arrived, but what do you do? Can you follow the inspector? Do you wait in the yard or elsewhere in the house? The social etiquette of the situation can leave many first-time home buyers feeling awkward and unsure, but rest easy, most home inspectors WANT you to follow them. A home […]
Read MoreWhen purchasing a home, buyers might focus on the number of bedrooms or if the kitchen needs updating. Home inspectors, however, turn their eyes downward. The basement is a key component in any home inspection. The invention of concrete helped popularize basement construction In Chicago and throughout the Midwest, basements are a common feature. Clay […]
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